tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post8417568577846914769..comments2019-05-25T11:00:25.705-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Remember the 56: July 4 and the Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-549491861266979612015-07-09T10:11:39.837-04:002015-07-09T10:11:39.837-04:00Oh, and searching my genealogy, I realized I had a...Oh, and searching my genealogy, I realized I had a ancestor who fought in the American Revolution as well. I feel very honored.Golden Keyes Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743799607103669916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-49498348428965810992015-07-07T23:49:21.214-04:002015-07-07T23:49:21.214-04:00I&#39;m so glad the post was read aloud by others!...I&#39;m so glad the post was read aloud by others! If you haven&#39;t seen the PBS series on John Adams, I highly recommend it ... and David McCullough&#39;s superb book (hefty, but wonderful). How wonderful to be descended from such a famous founder! I hope to learn more about Abigail in the near future, too. There&#39;s a book on my TBR pile titled Glory, Passion, and Principle: The Story of Eight Remarkable Women at the Core of the American Revolution. Mrs. Adams is one of the 8. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-81476248436010974872015-07-07T23:46:01.355-04:002015-07-07T23:46:01.355-04:00Memorizing those famous documents is a wonderful e...Memorizing those famous documents is a wonderful exercise in democracy IMHO. Kids today should do more of it! Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-78015709849816023322015-07-07T23:45:15.031-04:002015-07-07T23:45:15.031-04:00Thank you, Golden. It certainly behooves us all to...Thank you, Golden. It certainly behooves us all to decide which hills we are prepared to die on when it comes to our personal pledges. We Americans are blessed in so many ways that I think we sometimes take our peace and prosperity for granted. <br /> Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-45241089169277913292015-07-07T23:43:05.331-04:002015-07-07T23:43:05.331-04:00He didn&#39;t, because in July 1776 he was in Manh...He didn&#39;t, because in July 1776 he was in Manhattan preparing to defend New York from the British. Good catch, Donna, and good question! Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-55326521416846099342015-07-07T22:32:52.775-04:002015-07-07T22:32:52.775-04:00I think I&#39;ll pick John Adams as my husband&#39...I think I&#39;ll pick John Adams as my husband&#39;s family is in his lineage. Thanks for the interesting post of how much our forefathers sacrificed for our freedom. This same post was read at our 55+community for our July 4th ceremony. sm wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-62140417693868088032015-07-07T19:09:24.459-04:002015-07-07T19:09:24.459-04:00I&#39;ve read many stories about the hardships an...I&#39;ve read many stories about the hardships and sacrifices of signers, and did a report in school. That was a long time ago and this is a great reminder of the hardships of those times. We had to memorize the Preamble to the Constitution as well and say it in front of the class. It was an honor to be asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance before the class or on the PA system. How far we&#39;ve come from our roots. Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-10086078984632212092015-07-07T13:54:59.714-04:002015-07-07T13:54:59.714-04:00So many times, Stephanie, God intervened in amazin...So many times, Stephanie, God intervened in amazing ways. If you&#39;re interested in becoming a DAR, let me know!Rebecca PriceJanneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678651951356278532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-21990741136214387382015-07-07T13:14:23.476-04:002015-07-07T13:14:23.476-04:00Really enjoyed this post. We watched 1776 (the mus...Really enjoyed this post. We watched 1776 (the musical production) over the 4th of July weekend, but like others, I never thought about the fact these men literally paid for their courageous stand with their lives. I believe they probably anticipated that, but were willing to go with what they felt was right. We may be called upon to take a similar stand in these days.Golden Keyes Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743799607103669916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-57065162018765279752015-07-07T12:42:57.283-04:002015-07-07T12:42:57.283-04:00It&#39;s interesting to see what the common names ...It&#39;s interesting to see what the common names were back then. A lot of men were named George, but I didn&#39;t see George Washington&#39;s name. Did he not sign the Declaration? (I need to review my history!)Donna Reimel Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303286410284389719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-50603120681545816082015-07-07T12:31:17.614-04:002015-07-07T12:31:17.614-04:00I had no idea so many had to actually DO what they...I had no idea so many had to actually DO what they promised in regards to self sacrifice. It gave me an entirely new appreciation for what I enjoy today. Thanks for the congrats! I&#39;m still shocked by that &quot;anniversary&quot; After all, I&#39;m barely 30 ... ahem. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-23784012032820875702015-07-07T12:29:59.402-04:002015-07-07T12:29:59.402-04:00Thanks very much. I&#39;m just learning about an a...Thanks very much. I&#39;m just learning about an ancestor on my dad&#39;s side who served in the Revolutionary War. Reading David McCullough&#39;s 1776 did a great job of impressing the word &quot;miracle&quot; on my heart in regards to the founding of this nation. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-52893560876388182382015-07-07T10:24:20.984-04:002015-07-07T10:24:20.984-04:00Hi Stephanie, I never thought about the sacrifices...Hi Stephanie, I never thought about the sacrifices those men made in the name of independence. Everything comes with a price, even the good things. Reading their names out loud is a great way to honor them. Congratulations on 20 years of publishing.Margaret Brownleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083440011924979594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-71003619167917298842015-07-07T07:30:58.401-04:002015-07-07T07:30:58.401-04:00I really like this post, Stephanie. It&#39;s good...I really like this post, Stephanie. It&#39;s good to be reminded of the sacrifices these men made. My ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, and I&#39;m very thankful for what they did, for future generations.Rebecca PriceJanneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678651951356278532noreply@blogger.com